Christmas is just a few short weeks away. For reals.
To celebrate, I have joined with some dear friends {affectionately called the Ladder Bloggers}, and put together a giveaway blog- hop for you to enjoy!
When I began thinking about a contribution to this giveaway, I immediately thought of my friend Brandi who creates amazing handbags. A few emails and whalla! I have a Maris Rae tote to give to one of my readers. Glorious.
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You will love it. I know.
Her bags are handmade, with beautiful color combinations and will make a perfect gift for a friend or just something special for you to enjoy.
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The giveaway is for this medium size Maris Rae that retails at $58.00.
This Giveaway is Closed.
A winner will be chosen on Monday, December 3rd and will be notified by email. (The winner will have 48 hours to respond. If I don’t hear back from them, a new winner will be chosen.)
Now. On to the rest of the goodies! See all these beautiful things? They’re all being given away by my friends. Help yourself to these wonderful links and enjoy the beginnings of the Christmas season!
There is so much goodness {and so many chances to win!} if you’ll just follow me as we visit…
- Amanda @ Always Amanda
- a Handmade Infinity Scarf from her new shop
- Chantel @ Beautiful Song
- Adult Hat from Homemade By Aunt B
- DVD from Discovering His Treasures
- 3 Soap bar set from Delightful Soaps
- $20 Gift Card to Designs by Queen B
- Gretchen @ GretchenLouise
- $20 gift certficate to Nature’s Love Etsy Shop
- $15 gift certificate to Lilla Rose Flexi Clip
- $25 gift certificate to Cowgirl Dirt
- eBook .mobi version of “reach”
- eBook “Hula Hoop Girl” by September McCarthy
- Pain Redeemed ebook
- The No Brainer Blog ebook
- The No Brainer Wardrobe ebook
- Jessica @ Life in the White House
- a handmade, quilted table runner/wall hanging
- one of her handmade natural beeswax candles
- Kalyn @ Creative Savings
- a ‘Welcome’ Wall Decale from her Uppercase Living Business!
- Kateri @ Dandelion Haven
- a handmade basket from materials off her homestead!
- Katie @ Not Unredeemed
- an Elisabeth Elliot Book
- Kris @ Always Alleluia
- 2 Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station books (for kids)
- “She’s Got Issues” by Nicole Unice
- Readers choice of pink or blue cover Lullabies album from PAGE CXVI
- Kristina @ Redefining Awesome
- a $25 Amazon gift card
- “Cold Tangerines” by Shuana Niequist
- Shannon @ Arranged by God
- a $25 Amazon Gift card!
- Trina @ trinaholden.com
- a wool flower pin
- a signed print copy of Real {Fast} Food
Visit each of my fellow bloggers to enter for their individual giveaways!
Giveaways will be open until midnight, Monday, December 3, EST. Winners will be announced on each individual blog.
This giveaway is hosted by a group of friends who call themselves the Ladder Bloggers. We are a mastermind group, seeking to go deeper with our readers even as we ‘climb higher’ with our writing and blogging skills. We believe no blogger should blog alone! For more info about how our group works, tips for starting your own, and to meet the rest of our group, please visit this page.
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One of my favorite things are these green iced tea glasses my grandmother passed down. They came in a bag of laundry soap – she collected them one at a time. They are a beautiful green glass with a pedastal bottom. I just love them! I have to say, my favorite thing at Maris Rae is a toss up between the Black Chandelier Bag and the Red Lipstick Bag. Gorgeous. (I’m already following you on twitter!)
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Oh, those sound so pretty! 🙂 I love colored glass.
Doesn’t Maris Rae make the sweetest things? Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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One of my favorite things is to be cooking on a cold winter night in a clean kitchen with jar candles burning 🙂
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Hmm… me too. 🙂 I love candles, of all kinds. They give off such a warm light.
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I visited her site and the tote with blue pink ribbon and fabric rosettes really caught my eye, but they’re all so nice!
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Goodness, what a cute bag!
One of my favorite things is Egyptian Licorice Tea. Yum!
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Egyptian Licorice Tea… I’ve never tried such a thing. The closest to Licorice flavored tea I’ve ever tasted is Throat Coat (which I love when I’m sick. 🙂 ) I’ll have to keep my eye out for such a thing!
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One of my favorite things are essential oils. Frankincense has been instrumental in reversing my fibrocystic breast disease. We use oils in our home daily from lavender for burns to peppermint for headaches. They are truly a blessing from God!
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Frankincense? That’s so interesting! I’ve been wanting to research on oils to help with some of my health issues… Do you have any suggestions of where to start reading up on them?
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One of my favorite things is a cup of hot tea, a good book, and a crisp apple on a rainy, cold day. 🙂 Thanks for this giveaway
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Now that sounds delightful! I’m actually warming water for tea at this very moment. 🙂
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I follow you on twitter @aboundinginhope
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I liked your page on Facebook.
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I liked Maris Rae handbags on Facebook
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One of my favorite things is the quietness in the early morning!
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Hmm… yes. I enjoy this as well. Especially during the Christmas season when there are twinkle lights up. 🙂
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I love my quiet time with the Lord
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I would so so so love this bag. 😀
One of my favorite things is hearing the birds sing every single morning, just before the sun comes up over the trees. It always brings me so much joy! ❤
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We had a huge flock of geese fly over us this morning… I was standing outside in the quiet snow, listening to them and thinking that I would truly miss the birds this winter.
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I follow you on twitter, like your blog page, and all the rest listed. But I’ll just lump that in here and you can just count it as my second and final entry, k?
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Actually, fun, pretty, unusual handbags are probably on the favorite thing list. Singing hymns would have been my answer if I hadn’t just seen the handbag photo. 🙂 Thanks for the lovely giveaway and for promoting handmade. I came by from Always Alleluia.
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus.
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Well, thanks for coming!
I just adore unique handbags as well. There is just something incredibly fun about them. 🙂
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From the Maris Rae store, I most admire the Red Lipstick large tote. Very cheerful.
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beautiful bag! I already follow you on twitter. 🙂
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and I’m one of your facebook fans. . .
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I love the enchanted meadow brooch on Maris Rae’s shop!
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Isn’t it adorable?! That was one of my favorites as well. 🙂
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The bag is beautiful!
Truly, one of my favorite things is to serve, within a group, like outreach to others. Such as serving up Thanksgiving dinner to the community or putting together a gift for someone. 🙂
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I love it! Service is such a wonderful way to bless people. Thanks for entering!
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I love serving too! That’s so cool that you got to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the community!
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I love getting gifts for others so it is one of my favorite things to do! =) Also love Earl Grey tea, spending time with my husband and two little ones, sunrises and so many other things! =)
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I’m just making myself a cup of Earl Grey! Too funny.
Isn’t giving gifts a blast? I think that is one of favorites as well. 🙂
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I love the apple bag in the Maris Rae store..so adorable!
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My favorite thing at the moment is my Anne of Green Gables series..maybe that and a mug of hot chocolate to go with it 🙂
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I love Anne of Green Gables!! And with a cup of hot chocolate? You’ve got a beautiful evening planned right out. 🙂
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I’m a fan on facebook of Natasha Metzler
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Oh dear, LOVE the Black Chandelier bag and the Chess diaper bag! =)
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I’m a fan on facebook for Maris Rae
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Lovely giveaway! We did a Favorite Things bridal shower for a friend this summer. It was truly special to bless her with meaningful gifts. I love this idea!
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Oh, that must have been fun! I never thought of doing a bridal shower that way… I will keep it in mind for a few friends who may be getting hitched before too long. 🙂
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I also follow you on Twitter. 🙂
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And now I am a fan on FB.
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one of my favorite things is my red flowers coffee cup!
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I have a favorite coffee mug as well. It is an old antique white one with a chip on the top and no handle. 🙂
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One of my favorite things…probably morning devotional times…when it’s dark except for a lit candle…and a mug of my favorite tea…and the Bible or my new “Hope” devotional in my hands. And His presence surrounding me.
P.S. LOVE that bag! 😉
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Now, Laura, that sounds marvelous. 🙂 Maybe my next giveaway should be tea, candles and my favorite devotional.
Thanks for following this blog and commenting and sharing pieces of life with me. I appreciate you. ❤
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Favorite thing/s – Bible reading, other encouraging books, friends, and chocolate!
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Love this list! I appreciate all those things as well. 🙂
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Whole Foods – Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
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I tried salted caramels for the first time last year. I. am. in. love. 🙂
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Following on Twitter
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I like the Partridge and a Pear Tree Bag
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I like Maris Rae on Facebook
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Most of my favorite things are not tangible. Like music, fellowship, a beautiful moment outdoors, or my heart coming alive in the Word. Other than that, my viola and piano are probably my favorite things.
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Hmm… yes. fellowship, music, outdoors… I agree heartily with all of those! (and if I had a piano- hopefully, someday! that would definitely be on the list as well.)
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Thank you for giving us a chance to win an item. I would love a copy of pain redeemed. I’ve been looking into buying a copy and now there is a opportunity to own it without paying. Thanks again!!
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Hey, Julie! This giveaway is actually just for the Maris Rae Handbag– but I’ll email you about the book… Thanks so much for entering! 🙂
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Have been enjoying your blog so much lately, Natasha. Especially the posts on being thankful for the hard things. Just what I’ve needed in this season of my life. Hope we can meet in real life someday. I get up to Lowville every once in a while…
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I would love that!! 🙂
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Love the Maris Rae paisley clutch!
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My favorite things… chocolate, family, getting together with friends, running, reading (esp the Bible!), and much more
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All of those things are simply beautiful. ❤
And, thanks, Samantha, for your constant support and encouragement on this blog. It means a lot to me. 🙂
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I love handbags.Handbags and reading are my favorite things.Thanks
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And one of my favorite things about these handbags? They fit books beautifully! 🙂 I carry my Bible and several novels around with me most of the time.
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You’re welcome, Tasha!
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I liked your facebook page.
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I also liked Maris rae handbags page.
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I love the black chandileer handbag.Thanks
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One of my favorite things? This season–times to snuggle up with my big fuzzy blanket, a cup of hot chocolate and either a good book or my Bible and journal. 🙂
I’ve been looking around for a new purse and tote bag–thank you for the opportunity to win such a lovely one! 🙂
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That sounds marvelous. I’m hoping I get a chance to curl up today with a good book. I have a couple waiting for me… 🙂
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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I ‘like’ you on facebook!
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I ‘like’ Maris Rae handbags on facebook.
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I ‘like’ you on facebook.
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I visited Maris Rae’s website and I think my favorite item is the bag you’re giving away!
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My favorite things… the little faces I see each morning, holding my hubby’s hand, hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, an encouraging word, the peace of God… I could go on and on! Lovely giveaway! I found this through Trina, my new real life friend! 🙂
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Oh, yay! I love Trina. 🙂 Welcome!
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I love the smell of fresh rain…after a hot day… 🙂
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Oh, that was one of my favorite things while living in Haiti… We had a rainstorm every day and I would sit on the porch and just enjoy it. 🙂
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On of my favorite things is the wear jeans, flip flops, tshirt and a hoodie when it’s cool outside. Thanks for this offer
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That’s awesome. 🙂 My favorite outfit is jeans, a hoodie and flip-flops!
thanks for entering!
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I’m following on twitter.
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One of my favorite things is watching my husband put out Christmas decorations, he loves this time of year and its cute to see how excited he gets!!
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That’s so fun! 🙂 My husband likes it when I put up twinkle lights… but other than that- I have to twist his arm a little to get my tree and other things up in a timely fashion. (He would put it up Christmas eve. 😛 )
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I am following you on Twitter! Thanks!
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My favorite item was the Black Chandelier Maris Rae handbag! Gorgeous!
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One of my favorite things is sitting in a big comfy chair with a good book after the kids went to bed with a mug of warm vanilla milk! Peaceful and quiet…total me time at it’s finest…priceless!!!
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I often make warm vanilla milk for the kids I babysit. They call it “hot ice cream”. 🙂
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One of my favorite things is how my kittens run down the stairs as I open the front door when I get home. Even if I’ve had a bad day, this makes it sooo much better!
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That sounds adorable. 🙂
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one of my favorite things is having time to read a good book!
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One of my favorite things is our real wood fireplace in the cozy little farm house we are renting
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I adore our woodstove. 🙂 There is just something warm and cozy about wood heat.
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I liked Maris Rae on facebook
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I love curling up under the electric blanket on a snowy day while reading a book!
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We just got our first significant snowfall here. I’m looking forward to evenings like this!
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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Follow you on twitter. jenndiggy
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One of my favorite things this year at Christmas is the Elf on the Shelf. I got one for my two daughters and I think I am just as excited about him as they are!
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That’s so fun! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway.
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One of my favorite things is just being at home, looking out the window watching it snow. Now we’ll have to see if we actually get some snow lol
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🙂 We’ve got some here. About a foot!
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I follow you on twitter 🙂
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And on facebook 🙂
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And now I follow Maris Rae on fb
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One of my favorite things are baby smiles first thing in the morning 🙂
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Oh. Yes. Priceless!
Thanks for entering. 🙂
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I follow you on FB
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And Maris Rae on FB
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Chocolate is one of my very favorite things…dark, dark chocolate. 🙂 (And that handbag? GORGEOUS!)
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I didn’t like chocolate or coffee until I was about 23… now I wonder what was wrong with me. 😛
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Follow you on Twitter. 😉
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I love the Partridge in a Pear Tree tote!
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One of my favorite things is sitting by a real wood burning fireplace with a cup of hot tea, my reading glasses and a good book! Another favorite thing is the way God surprises me…this past year has been sensing His presence and hearing His voice as I step out of the shower…crazy sounding I know…the first word I heard was “obedience”, I said ok, but why am I hearing from you when I step out of the shower…I’m dripping wet, naked and feeling completely vulnerable…and He said, “intimacy” as plainly as if He had been standing right there! Love, love the way God delights and surprises! I should probably be blogging about this! LOL! blessings to you!! Follow you on Facebook.
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It is SO wonderful how God steps right into life like that! 🙂
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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My favorite thing is: Christmas! I love this time of year. The bright lights, expectancy, the idea that love came down at Christmas, in the form of a baby, and of course, the Christmas carols.
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Oh, yes! Me, too, Janet! 🙂 I strung up lights today and thought about how much I adore them…
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I love the Autumn. I love everything that goes with it… the changes in the trees, the smells and the holidays.
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Hmm… Autumn is my mom’s favorite too. 🙂
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One of my favorite things is hot chocolate with a peppermint stick. I seem to slow down and take in everything when I am sipping on hot chocolate. I love the Flight of Archimedes medium Maris Rae handbag. Thanks for the giveaway. I follow you on Twitter, FB, RSS.
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Oh, yum. I will have to try that! I have some peppermint sticks sitting right here. 🙂
Thanks for entering!
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One of my favorite things is hosting a BBQ in the middle of a snow storm! It is so much fun to tell folks to bring their favorite summer foods over in February. I’ve had friends arrive pulling food on sleds b/c roads were closed. It is such a “spirit-lifter” in the midst of long, dark, February days.
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That sounds SO fun! 🙂
Thanks for entering.
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(I’ve been secretly coveting a handbag one of my friend’s own of hers! Love them!!)
and another one of my favorite things are smartwool socks. I mean really. 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway! (found you via Kris @ Always Alleluia and am so glad I did)
All for Him with hugs to you,
Nikki
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Smartwool socks? I will have to do some googling about this! 🙂
So glad you can came by!
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I follow you on twitter now — @ simplystriving
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I adore the black chandelier bag/sturdy tote!
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One of my favourite things…weekends, because my husband is home. 🙂
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I LOVE the bag you’re giving away…and that’s a Maris Rae product. 🙂 But if I had to choose one from her store, it probably would be the medium Flight of Archimedes bag.
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I’m one of your Facebook fans…
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And I became a Maris Rae Facebook fan.
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one of my favorite things is sweet tea
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Hmm… I lived in the south for 7 years and I learned a true appreciation for sweet tea. 🙂
Thanks for entering!
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follow natasha on facebook
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follow maris rae handbags on facebook
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I have three sticks I have picked up in three special places: 1) a spot in the woods where I knelt and made an altar to God in my heart, 2) the shore of Muckross Lake in the Killarney Forest in Ireland- because, well, it was Ireland and there was a stick, 3) the little lot of woods where my sons have run amuk. Those three sticks just sit in a pile on a shelf and I am not sure anyone knows they are significant. I should probably alert someone. Thank you for the chance to win this lovely bag. I do not think one can have too many bags.
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Nor can anyone have too many sticks. 🙂 I have rocks. One from every state and every country that I’ve stood in. They are precious to me– and I’m sure are just rocks to everyone else. 🙂
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I have SIX favorite things, and another on the way: nieces and nephews! They are all 7 and under and each one is so special and unique in their own way. I love them to pieces :)!
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Oh, I am with you there! I adore my nieces and nephews. 🙂
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I really liked Maris Rae’s “Sydney” line. Very cool color combination!
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Favorite things… how do I pick just one?!?! I love my coffee mug… or most anything from Dayspring! I love my colored pens that I use for journaling … and my hubby and kids are my favorite things…
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following on twitter! 🙂 (@parresia)
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ooh, the redlipstick large bag would be just perfect for me!! 🙂 …trying not to covet
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God’s overflowing love that is always present is my favorite thing.
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Hmm… yes. And amen. ❤
Thanks for entering the giveaway.
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My favorite thing is peace and quiet with my Lord while my kiddos are napping. Of course that means they need to nap at the same time, which doesn’t always happen, but that’s okay.
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I love the quiet time when the kids are napping too. 🙂
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Ummmm the Flight of Archimedes bag is super sweet! But not as sweet as the one you have for this giveaway! I LOVE those wool flower pins too! And you know….I’m a “fan” of NM on every vehicle possible…the total “geektress”!
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Ha! 🙂 My husband always says, when I get on to check my social media– “What, are you checking in with your groupies?”
Love you. Thanks for entering the giveaway. 🙂
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My fav thing isnt a thing. its an incredible basset hound, Finley
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Awesomeness. I have a heeler/collie mix named McCully. He’s rather amazing as well.
You’re entered! 🙂
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homemade eggnog with raw, Jersey milk is my favorite thing THIS week. 😉 And, yeah, I’m a total groupie. lol
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Oh, I love this time of year when I can make eggnog and not feel strange. 🙂 Though I do make it regularly at odd times like… You know, all summer.
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One of my favorite things is baking cinnamon. Anything with cinnamon in it baking in the oven is just fantastic. Makes me smile every time.
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Oh, yes! 🙂 I adore cinnamon. It’s in the plans to make cinnamon ornaments today. I’m excited and my house is going to smell fantastic.
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One of my favorite things is taking walks when there’s a full moon out ^_^
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Hmm… that sounds delightful. 🙂
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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One of my favorite things is slipping into clean sheets at the end of the day with freshly shaved and oiled legs. Oh, so smooth!
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Ah, I love it! 🙂
This rarely happens for me but I agree, it’s wonderful.
Thanks for entering!
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One of my favorite things is listening to my children laugh when playing with them….and seeing the pure joy on their faces!!!! God has been good to me.
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One of my favourite things is a bottle of sand…I brought it back from my favourite spot by the ocean, and it sits on a shelf where the sun hits it. ~sigh~ I love the ocean!
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I follow you on twitter @kathsthoughts
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